Robert K Seagraves

Military

Assigned to 453BS 323BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Caen, France 6-Jun-44. hit by at least three flak hits in bomb bay and wing, moved out of formation allowing crew to bale out, went into spin and exploded on impact. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5527.



Awards: DFC, AM (9OLC), PH.

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Units served with

Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18054711 / O-409775
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

9702 E 59th St B, Indianapolis, IN 46216, USA 7 November 1941 Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana

Died

14270 Mézidon-Canon, France 6 June 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Caen, France 6-Jun-44. hit by at least three flak hits in bomb bay and wing, moved out of formation allowing crew to bale out, went into spin and exploded on impact. KIA. MACR 5527.

Buried

14270 Mézidon-Canon, France 7 June 1944 Interred Mézidon cemetery
Madison County, IN, USA

Based

Earls Colne 6 June 1944 Assigned to 453BS 323BG, 9AF USAAF.

Born

Anderson, IN, USA Son of Leona Seagraves.

Buried

200 College Dr, Anderson, IN 46012, USA Re-Interred Maplewood Cemetery Anderson Madison County Indiana, USA

Other

Graduated flight training / Commissioned

Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF), 9506 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA Graduated flight training / Commissioned June, 1942